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Behaviors and responses of people in the church which someone or many find objectionable.
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Attitudes and responses of people in the church which some or many find disappointing or unpleasant.
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Values on which various groups and individuals disagree or place different emphasis.
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Organizational practices or policies that inhibit communication or unjustly limit full participation of certain groups or individuals.
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Changes in programs or services that alter the established pattern of church life.
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Strong feelings of hurt, distrust or allegations of incompetence.
Effective evaluation of conflict begins with dismissing the question "Who is at fault?" It begins with understanding that all issues mirror needs which must be understood if the community is to proceed into a greater integration and utilization of its creative forces.
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Adapted from Intervening in a Church Fight: A Manual for Internal Consultants, by George Parsons, by permission of the Alban Institute, Inc., 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1250W, Bethesda, MD, 20814-3211. Copyright 1989. All rights reserved. |
Peacemaking Resources
Peacemaking Overview
Transition Overview
Conflict Evaluation
Intergral Ministry Seminar
Making Peace With Our Past
Peace Worker Training
Roles of Peace Workers
Peacemaking Articles
Gary's Dissertation
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